Team Thackeray, Shinde Asked To Submit Documents To Prove Majority
NDTV
The Election Commission has asked both sides to give documents by August 8, after which the constitutional body will hear the matter
The battle between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde for control of the Shiv Sena has moved to a new phase - both will have to give documentary evidence to prove who would lead the party.
The Election Commission has asked both sides to give the documents by August 8, after which the constitutional body will hear the matter.
The two sides will also have to give written statements detailing their views on the dispute in the party, which surfaced after Mr Shinde and nearly 40 MLAs revolted last month and formed a new government, with support of the BJP. Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis became Mr Shinde's deputy in the new set-up.
In a letter to the Election Commission, Team Shinde claimed it has the support of 40 out of 55 MLAs and 12 out of 18 Lok Sabha MPs.
